Aretha Franklin: In her words
31 August 2018 |
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The world was thrown into mourning on August 16, 2018, when news of the passing of the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, broke. Since her passing, there have been unending tributes from notable personalities in America and across the globe.
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The world was thrown into mourning on August 16, 2018, when news of the passing of the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, broke. Since her passing, there have been unending tributes from notable personalities in America and across the globe.
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